A nice family film to watch and a gripping book to offer for Mother's Day...
THE
FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
(Le premier jour du
reste de ta vie)
Directors : Remi Bezancon
Actors : Zabou Breitman,
Jacques Gamblin
5 members of a family
5 key moments seen from each of them
5 days where nothing will be the same again…
A marvellous tribute to the family with a great
soundtrack!
This film received 9 César Award nominations,
winning 3.
NICOLAS LE FLOCH
The Chatelet Apprentice
The Chatelet Apprentice
From Jean-François Parrot
France, 1761.
Court
of Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour at Versailles.
A police officer disappears and Nicolas Le
Floch, a young recruit to the force, is instructed to find him.
This is the first in a series of six historical crime novels where Jean-Francois Parrot brings eighteenth-century Paris to life…
This is the first in a series of six historical crime novels where Jean-Francois Parrot brings eighteenth-century Paris to life…
Great! Where can I get the video from, please? From the internet? Thanks, Maria
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DeleteHey Sixte, I will buy this book for my mother. Ta, Narine
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DeleteFunny and truthful film about families, parenthood, growing up, growing old and dying. Great acting! Best, Sienna
DeleteYou made a perfect portrait of the film, well done Sienna. Glad you loved it. Best, Sixte
DeleteOh, I love historical novels. Thanks a lot for this suggestion. Tanya
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Tanya. This collection is brilliant, you will be hooked on Nicolas le Floch soon...Best, Sixte
DeleteThis film seems to be perfect for the whole family. Good to keep family together. Mona
ReplyDeleteMaybe not the smaller ones...But yes, it is a movie about family matters beautifully played, you will love it...Best, Sixte
DeleteI love these choices. Great for the weekend. Halina
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DeleteWonderful selection, Sixte. Bertha
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DeleteThe Chatelet Apprentice is a great historical thriller! Worth reading! Amy
ReplyDeleteYes, it's true Amy. You should read all the others (there are 6 books in total). Best, Sixte
DeleteBoth, book and the film are extremely enjoyable. Go for it!!! Dorothy
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DeleteGood book and a really well done film! Naomi
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DeleteReally fantastic choices. You can trust Sixte. She knows what is good. Felicity
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